The KMS baseball team closed out the 2017 season with a 13-5 overall record, which included a 7-3 mark within the Camden Conference...

Weston Gjerde was selected as the Saints’ MVP for the 2017 season. In addition, he was selected to the All-Section 3A, All-Conference, and West Central Tribune All-Area first teams.

Gjerde, who led the Saints in several statistical categories, also earned the KMS Offensive MVP award, most runs scored, most hits, most RBI, top OPS, most home runs, and most stolen bases’ awards.

Gjerde was 3-1 on the mound with a 1.56 ERA for KMS, played shortstop, and had the Saints’ only home run of the season, collecting five RBI during an 18-0 win over Lakeview early in the season.

He batted .373 and was the team leader in all but one offensive category....

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Pictured: Weston Gjerde was named the MVP for the KMS baseball team this season.